The New York State Assembly on Jan. 13, 2025 adopted three legislative resolutions asking Governor Kathy Hochul to issue proclamations marking Korean American Day, Tamil Heritage Month (including the Pongal observance) and Bagel Day.

Assembly Resolution No. 10 memorialized the governor to proclaim Jan. 13, 2025, as Korean American Day in New York. Assembly Member Kim rose on the resolution to honor the contributions of Korean Americans and to note that Jan. 13 is recognized nationally as a day to commemorate Korean American culture. Kim also spoke personally about his father, who died the day before Korean American Day last year, and recalled the family’s small-business experience after emigrating in 1987 as part of his remarks.

Assembly Resolution No. 11 memorialized the governor to proclaim January 2025 as Tamil Heritage Month and to recognize the observance of Pongal on Jan. 14, 2025. The resolution was placed on the floor and adopted by voice vote.

Assembly Resolution No. 12 memorialized the governor to proclaim Jan. 15, 2025, as Bagel Day in New York. The resolution was presented on the floor and adopted by voice vote.

All three measures were adopted by voice vote on the floor; clerks recorded the resolutions as adopted without individual tallies. The Assembly’s routine floor acknowledgments also included recognition and cordialities extended to visiting guests earlier in the session.